Qualified applicants can receive quality homecare services with MARSCare with no out-of-pocket cost.

Oftentimes the need for skilled nursing ends; however, there is still a need for long term assistance with daily living activities. We can help! Through varying waiver programs, MARSCare is able to assist you or your loved one(s) remain independent with the comfort of home, at no cost to you.

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs are available in Pennsylvania to provide supportive services to qualified individuals who wish to remain in their home and/or community rather than enter an institution (such as a nursing home or intermediate care facility).

When Might Someone Need a Waiver?

There are a number of circumstances under which someone may want to apply for a Waiver program. Here are just some examples:

When someone turns 21 years old and no longer qualifies for coverage of skilled nursing services under Medical Assistance but still requires that level of care to remain living independently in the community.

When someone’s caregiver gets sick and is no longer able to provide all the care that person needs.

When someone’s health declines and they are no longer able to live independently without some supportive services.

Through various waiver programs funded through the PA Department of Public Welfare; qualified applicants can receive quality homecare services with MARSCare with no out-of-pocket cost. Below are waiver programs currently offered at MARSCare: